11 Real Words That Sound Totally Fake

11 Real Words That Sound Totally Fake

Start using words like bumfuzzle, snickersnee, and collywobbles in conversation, but maybe let quomodocunquizing rest.

The English language has complex grammar and spelling rules, but it also has delightfully absurd words that sound like they were invented for a comedy sketch.

These legitimate, dictionary-certified terms have survived for centuries and describe everyday situations or elaborate insults.

They sound like they were plucked straight from the pages of a Dr. Seuss book or improvised during a comedy sketch.

Author's summary: Discover absurd English words.

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